Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Kia Picanto Shadow Isg?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2022 Kia Picanto Shadow Isg?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2022 Kia Picanto Shadow Isg?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2022 Kia Picanto Shadow Isg reliable?

Based on MOT data from 848 vehicles, the 2022 Kia Picanto Shadow Isg has a first-time MOT pass rate of 97%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Kia Picanto Shadow Isg?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Kia Picanto Shadow Isg (2022)

848 real MOT outcomes analysed • 97% first-time pass rate

2022 Kia Picanto Shadow Isg

CarHunch analysed 848 real MOT records for the 2022 Kia Picanto Shadow Isg. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2022 Kia Picanto Shadow ISG is a strong performer, with a 96% first-time pass rate well above the UK average of 80%, and dangerous defects are rare at just 0.8% of vehicles. This is a genuinely reliable small car with minimal failure issues—only 0.06 failures per vehicle across the sample.

At 14,304 miles median, these cars are still very young with typical low mileage for their age, which explains the strong pass rate. The average of just 0.4 advisories per vehicle means you're unlikely to face unexpected repair bills, so focus your pre-purchase inspection on the service history and whether the ISG engine has been regularly maintained, as that's where your reliability gains come from.

The 2022 Kia Picanto Shadow Isg passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (97% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

97%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

0.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.06

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

14k

Middle half: 9k–21k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 97% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 848 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 848 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Kia Picanto Shadow Isg vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

14,304

typical

9,298

low mileage

21,372

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Kia Picanto Shadow Isg vehicles fall between 9,298 and 21,372 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 9,298 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 9,298–21,372 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Kia Picanto Shadow Isgs sit.

⚠ Over 28,852 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.06

Avg failures per vehicle

0.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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